The Opportunists (2000) 5.7
A struggling auto mechanic with a criminal past agrees to one last heist to pay off his debts. Director:Myles ConnellWriter:Myles Connell |
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The Opportunists (2000) 5.7
A struggling auto mechanic with a criminal past agrees to one last heist to pay off his debts. Director:Myles ConnellWriter:Myles Connell |
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| Christopher Walken | ... | ||
| Peter McDonald | ... |
Michael 'Mikey' Lawler, aka Michael Kelly
(as Peter Mcdonald)
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Anne Pitoniak | ... |
Aunt Diedre 'Dee'
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| Kate Burton | ... |
Rest Home Sister
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| Jim Mayzik | ... |
Rest Home Priest
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| Vera Farmiga | ... | ||
| Donal Logue | ... |
Pat Duffy
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| Cyndi Lauper | ... |
Sally Mahon
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Paul D'Amato | ... |
Dylan
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| Wally Dunn | ... |
Harry
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| Olek Krupa | ... | ||
| Chuck Cooper | ... |
Arnon Morris
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| John Ortiz | ... |
Ismail Espinoza
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| José Zúñiga | ... |
Jesus Del Toro
(as Jose Zuniga)
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Branden Vega | ... |
Tony Del Toro
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Vic is a struggling auto mechanic with a safe-cracking past and a lot of debt. His girlfriend runs a bar and offers to loan him the money she's saved for remodeling, but Vic is reluctant to take it. When a long-lost cousin from Ireland shows up on his doorstep, the two team up for one last heist. Written by Anonymous
Definitely low key, with only a nosebleed of violence, this caper movie is both unpredictable and entertaining. Christopher Walken, Cyndi Lauper, along with the entire cast, are excellent. What drives the film into above average territory is tremendous character development. We actually get to know who is pulling the heist, rather than rushing into it. So what you get is a very quiet film with likable characters who you care about. If you are looking for an edge of your seat high tech robbery movie, avoid this. If on the other hand you would like to relax and take time to understand some interesting thieves, seek out "The Opportunists". - MERK